Real Madrid enter Kobbie Mainoo race! Man Utd facing fight to keep midfielder amid concern over playing time

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Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are among a host of clubs who have shown interest in signing out-of-favour Manchester United midfieder Kobbie Mainoo. The United youth product lost his place in Ruben Amorim's since returning from an injury last December. In the 2025-26 campaign, the England international is yet to play a single minute in their first two matches against Arsenal and Fulham.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Guardian earlier reported that a frustrated Mainoo wants to leave United before the summer transfer window closes next Monday, after being frozen out by manager Amorim. Mainoo's game time at Old Trafford significantly dropped due to multiple injuries throughout the 2024-25 campaign, while he has not played a single minute of the new season.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

According to the Daily Mail, several Premier League clubs, along with Madrid giants Real and Atletico, have shown interest in signing the United sensation. The clubs from the Spanish capital are eyeing a season-long loan move for the English midfielder.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Red Devils, however, are unlikely to let Mainoo leave on a temporary basis and have no urgency to let him go at all. Amorim currently has four options in the central midfield role and as a result, until a sizeable offer for a permanent transfer comes their way, the Premier League giants won't sanction a deal. 

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WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

Amori's side are all set to face Grimsby Town in a second round Carabao Cup final this Wednesday, before hosting Burnley in the Premier League on August 30.